Ronald Lee Mentzer, 82, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Lurgan, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Pearl Mentzer. Ronnie married Judi Markert Mentzer on December 14, 1963.

Ronnie attended Warwick High School. He worked for 45 years as a tow motor operator at Packaging Corporation of America. He was known for his sense of humor and having a joke for every occasion. He was a huge country music fan, loved English bulldogs (all dogs), was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia, Griswald Frying Pans, case tractors, and various guns. Ronnie enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, visiting Potter County at their family cabin, drinking Pepsi, watching Bonanza, his GTO, and ONLY liked wearing Chippewa Boots. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and was a member of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Ronnie will be affectionately remembered as THE BEST storyteller.

A loving husband, father, and Pop Pop, Ronnie is survived by his wife Judi, 2 daughters: Amy Adams (Neil) and Abby Dodds (Rob); 4 grandchildren: Dylan Adams (Jessica), Cole Adams (Taylor), Adam Dodds (girlfriend Lindsey Lefever), and Claire Dodds; 2 great-grandchildren: Tyler and Hailie Adams; siblings Betty "Toter" Hammer, Mary "Knuddle" Shue, Candy Myer, Donna Stoltz, Billy Mentzer, and Martha "Mattie" Mentzer; sister-in-law Janie Markert; and wonderful friend and second mom Betty Mentzer with whom he shared numerous cups of coffee together and could reminisce for hours. Ronnie was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate and honor Ronnie's life on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 222 N. Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543. There will be visitation after the service at the luncheon. Interment will be in Old Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, one may give to Humane League of Lancaster County , 2195 Lincoln Highway E, Lancaster, PA 17602, or to St. Luke's UCC.